As mentioned on Monday, it is pretty well common knowledge that Sage Karam will more than likely replace Ryan Briscoe at Chip Ganassi Racing. I have no problem with planning for the future, but what about the present? By the time the 2015 season rolls around, Chip Ganassi Racing will be almost three years removed from their last Indianapolis 500 win and it will have been two years since their last IndyCar championship. For a team that won four championships and the Indianapolis 500 three times between 2008 and 2012, that is quite a drought.
Archive for October, 2014
What Will Ganassi Do To Improve?
Posted in IndyCar on October 15, 2014 by OilpressureRandom Thoughts On The Silly Season
Posted in IndyCar on October 13, 2014 by Oilpressure
While a couple of teams have made moves to either bolster their driver lineup or at least shore it up – others continue to have question marks.
The 2015 Indianapolis 500 Logo Finally Appears
Posted in IndyCar on October 10, 2014 by Oilpressure
The month of May is full of traditions. Some of them are obvious; like the release of the balloons, the bricks and drinking milk. Others may be a little more personal; sort of like wearing the same shirt every Race Day or having a rib eye sandwich from a stand under the north end of the Tower Terrace at 7:00 am. By the way, both of those are mine.
A Good Move For James Hinchcliffe
Posted in IndyCar on October 8, 2014 by Oilpressure
The dominos are continuing to fall in place for next year’s Verizon IndyCar Series. Yesterday, James Hinchcliffe announced he will be driving for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, taking the seat occupied this last season by Simon Pagenaud.
Team Penske Plans Ahead For Father Time
Posted in IndyCar on October 6, 2014 by Oilpressure
First of all, I’d like to thank all the well-wishers that have passed along your concerns about Luckey, my ailing thirteen year-old lab. Through this site, e-mails, Facebook, Twitter and even texts; several people sent many heartfelt thoughts.
Taking Care Of An Old Friend
Posted in IndyCar on October 1, 2014 by Oilpressure
Forgive me, but there is no post here today or Friday. I’ve had a situation arise that has required practically all of my attention and has zapped my desire to write for the past day or two. If you’re a dog-lover, you’ll probably understand. If you’re not, you probably think I’m being ridiculous.
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